Who should I start in Week 9, Dawson Knox or Jonnu Smith?

Dawson Knox. This week's consensus has Dawson Knox at TE46 (range #39–#86) and Jonnu Smith at TE57 (range #48–#65). Projections: 2.9 vs 1.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Dawson Knox or Jonnu Smith?

Dawson Knox. Rest-of-season consensus: Dawson Knox TE51 (range #47–#54) vs Jonnu Smith TE54 (range #50–#57). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dawson Knox ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Dawson Knox for Jonnu Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dawson Knox is ranked #387 overall and Jonnu Smith #351, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Dawson Knox or Jonnu Smith?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Dawson Knox
Rest of season: Dawson Knox — 1 of 2 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Dawson Knox	Jonnu Smith
Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Dawson Knox ahead · 1 rank Jonnu Smith ahead	TE51#47–#54edge	TE54#50–#57
Week 9	TE46#39–#86edge	TE57#48–#65
Week 9 projection (PPR)	2.9edge	1.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #387 overall	2 #351 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-57 ranks · -39 val	-14 ranks · -10 val
Rostered	2%	1%
Bye	7	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Dawson Knox or Jonnu Smith?: Dawson Knox. This week's consensus has Dawson Knox at TE46 (range #39–#86) and Jonnu Smith at TE57 (range #48–#65). Projections: 2.9 vs 1.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dawson Knox or Jonnu Smith?: Dawson Knox. Rest-of-season consensus: Dawson Knox TE51 (range #47–#54) vs Jonnu Smith TE54 (range #50–#57). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dawson Knox ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dawson Knox for Jonnu Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dawson Knox is ranked #387 overall and Jonnu Smith #351, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.